Cohere

Director of SEC Reporting, Technical Accounting

Cohere

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Prepare, review, and coordinate S-1 registration statements for IPO readiness, working closely with legal counsel, underwriting teams and auditors
  • Lead all SEC reporting activities including preparation and filing of 10-K, 10-Q, and other required SEC documents
  • Serve as the primary technical accounting expert for complex transactions including stock-based compensation (ASC 718), lease accounting (ASC 842), and other specialized accounting areas
  • Partner cross-functionally on special projects including M&A accounting, system implementations, and process improvements
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls at an enterprise level
  • Partner with external auditors and coordinate audit processes, ensuring alignment with company strategy
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess accounting treatment for new initiatives
  • Set department strategy and vision for SEC reporting and technical accounting functions
  • Drive continuous improvement of our accounting infrastructure and reporting capabilities

Requirements

  • Have a background in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and an active CPA license or equivalent
  • Have 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public company experience at a senior level
  • Possess deep expertise in US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
  • Have extensive hands-on experience with SEC reporting tools (Workiva, DFIN ActiveDisclosure, or similar)
  • Have proven experience in technical accounting research and complex transaction analysis
  • Have experience building accounting processes in a fast-paced technology environment, preferably at an AI company
  • Have strong executive presence and leadership skills
  • Take a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving
  • Have IPO readiness experience
Benefits
  • An open and inclusive culture and work environment
  • Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
  • Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
  • Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
  • 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
  • Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
  • Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
  • 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
SEC reportingtechnical accountingstock-based compensationlease accountingUS GAAPcomplex transaction analysisaccounting policiesinternal controlsIPO readinessM&A accounting
Soft Skills
leadershipexecutive presenceproblem-solvingcollaborationproactive approachcross-functional partnershipstrategic visioncontinuous improvementcommunicationteam coordination
Certifications
CPA license